Fail hard. Fail again. Build your strength. Don’t do it alone. Act even when you don’t have motivation. And write down what really moves you – that thing you really want, that you’re really working for; that thing that moves you, excites you, motivates you. That thing that will keep you going even when your immediate goals don’t work out.

Prioritizing is the first step to working smarter, not harder—and part of prioritizing is deciding when to say “no” to stuff that just doesn’t need your full attention right now. There is a way to say ‘no’ to select requests and still be perceived as a stellar professional.

I’ve been told that I am significantly more career-minded than most my age. Last year, as a freshman in college, I worked at a fantastic full-time internship at Gannett.

A big part of the reason I got the job was because I made some valuable connections through networking… and one of the biggest tools you can leverage is the site LinkedIn, the professional social network.

Some will tell you Linked is like Facebook. Don’t believe them. LinkedIn is much better…

Ever thought of swapping those dime-a-dozen ballpoint pens for an executive pen and pencil office set? Do it!

We spend most of our time at work, so investing a little extra into our work materials can help us feel more purposeful in our careers.
With a few creative touches, you can class up your workspace and impress your boss with your savviness.